BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 10 December 2012

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 1. Containment by David Lemon
  1/5Mark Gatiss introduces a tale of a lost soul offered hope, but with a sinister price.
2. 00:30
  James Follett - The Destruction Factor—4. Birdstrike
  4/6Having already sparked a plane crash, the deadly Exon plant strain's advance continues.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Just A Minute, Sheila Hancock
  From Streisand to Shostakovich - actress Sheila Hancock's castaway choices.
4. 01:45
  Stella Duffy - From the River's Mouth
  A cautionary tale of how the malign and sultry River Thames exacts a watery revenge.
5. 02:00
  Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
  1/4Time management, and some special detectives. The duo star in sketches and songs.
6. 02:15
  Ambridge Extra—Series 4 - Omnibus, Series 4, Episodes 1-2
  Keith's in court to find out what his future holds.
7. 02:45
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.
8. 03:00
  Doctor in the House—Our First Baby
  7/13Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep-end on St Swithins' antenatal ward.
9. 03:30
  Van der Valk - King of the Rainy Country
  A handsome millionaire and a naked girl disappear. Van der Valk tracks them across Europe.
10. 05:00
  Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
  A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
11. 05:30
  L Frank Baum - The Wizard of Oz—Episode 3
  3/3Dorothy and friends must kill the Wicked Witch to get all their wishes granted.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
2. 06:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
3. 07:00
  Second Holmes—4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
  4/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed.
4. 07:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee chairs, as regulars Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined on the panel by Jeremy Hardy
5. 08:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
6. 08:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
7. 09:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Mayor of London
  4/4The comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever.
8. 09:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success?
9. 10:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
10. 11:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Faith and Hope Go Shopping
  1/5Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home.
11. 11:15
  Loose Ends—Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
  Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
2. 12:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
3. 13:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
4. 13:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
5. 14:00
  Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 6
  6/10A new job for Vic, but the same old confused emotions persist when it comes to Ingrid.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—The Brotherhood of Ruralists, part 2
  9/12How John Seymour's 1976 Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency proved a hit with city dwellers.
7. 14:30
  Roy Hudd's Tales from the Lodge Room—The Pure Gold of Music Hall
  1/5The comedian shares tales of legendary comedian 'cheeky chappie' Max Miller.
8. 14:45
  Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 1
  1/10A young evacuee arrives to stay with gruff but kindly Tom Oakley.
9. 15:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—10/12/2012
  Mel Giedroyc is inspired by a new story, The Earth Giant by Melvin Burgess.
11. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard!
  6/6There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise.
12. 17:30
  Second Holmes—4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
  4/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Blood and Earth
  Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and discover the secret history of her people.
2. 18:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 6
  6/6Rimmer and Cat mount a rescue mission. Could a black hole answer all their problems?
3. 19:00
  Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/16Kenneth Horne's series debut with the BBC backroom boys.
4. 19:30
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
5. 20:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
6. 20:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
7. 21:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Faith and Hope Go Shopping
  1/5Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home.
8. 21:15
  Loose Ends—Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
  Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front.
9. 22:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee chairs, as regulars Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined on the panel by Jeremy Hardy
10. 22:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Mayor of London
  4/4The comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever.
11. 23:00
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
12. 23:30
  On Baby Street—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5A year has passed since the births, so exactly how has life changed?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Blake's 7: The Early Years—Blood and Earth
  Ariane hopes to survive the wilderness and discover the secret history of her people.
2. 00:30
  Red Dwarf—Better Than Life, Episode 6
  6/6Rimmer and Cat mount a rescue mission. Could a black hole answer all their problems?
3. 01:00
  The Christopher Marlowe Mysteries—3. The Perplex'd Plot of the Perilous Plague
  3/4As plague ravages London - the playwright spy is on the case of a double-crossing.
4. 01:30
  James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
  1/3The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
5. 02:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Mayor of London
  4/4The comedian's latest challenge is to be London's Mayor, with no ability whatsoever.
6. 02:30
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success?
7. 03:00
  Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
  1/2'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
8. 04:00
  Joanne Harris - Jigs and Reels—Faith and Hope Go Shopping
  1/5Bored with daily life, two friends plan to escape Meadowbank Old People's Home.
9. 04:15
  Loose Ends—Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
  Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front.
10. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, All Aboard!
  6/6There's mutiny in the air as Tommy and Sheila set off on their cruise.
11. 05:30
  Second Holmes—4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
  4/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed.

Tuesday 11 December 2012